Re: IML: 1952 Air Conditioner

[Rick Wiselus <rick.wiselus@xxxxxxx>]

Don't forget to look at the cooling system.  The air will increase the 
water temp by 20 degrees or more, thus causing overheating on a stock 
radiator as a/c was not a consideration in those days.
good luck


randalpark@xxxxxxx wrote:
> It would seem possible. The cooling is caused by the pressure of the 
> gas, and not electricity. The blowers and compressor clutch would have 
> to be adapted to run on 6 volts. Also, modern systems employ an 
> electrical pressure switch that would need attention. I think the most 
> work would be to create the apparatus required to mount the 
> compressor, etc. in the engine compartment.
>
> If your handy with tools you can probably do it. If not, money talks.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: debenson2 <debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 1:11 pm
> Subject: Re: IML: 1952 Air Conditioner
>
>
> I too would like to retain the 6 volt system and need to add 
> A/C....can a 12 volt unit be converted? 
> Mine dose not need to be correct looking as cooling is more important 
> to me... 
> debenson2 
> road2recovery 
> Box 43873 
> Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443 USA 
> debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> 1957 Plymouth V800 
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Alexander" 
> <mistermda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 2:58 PM 
> Subject: RE: IML: 1952 Air Conditioner 
>  
> >  
> > I am going to Air Condition my 1952 Imperial. I do not wish to change 
> the 
> > electrical system from 6 volt + ground to 12 volt for many reasons. 
> Has 
> > anyone ever heard of, or considered, putting an AC system from a 
> another 6 
> > volt year, such as a "53 or "54 Airtemp, in a "52 or earlier? I do 
> not > know 
> > when Chrysler went to 12 volt. 
> >  
> > Michael A. 
> > (Hot in S. Florida) 
> >  
> >  
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael > 
> Alexander 
> > Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 3:20 PM 
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > Subject: RE: IML: 1952 vs 1953 
> >  
> > I would add that they made 21,000 custom Imperials in "52 and'53. 
> They > made 
> > about 320 of the 1953 Crown shown. The interior is upgraded in the 
> Crown, 
> > wood, etc. I have a '52 Custom and I believe the body style and 
> interior > is 
> > exactly the same in 1953 and 1954. I had two '54's, one with grey > 
> broadcloth 
> > and the other with red and white leather. The notable differences are 
> the 
> > W.P. Chrysler "diving eagle" hood ornament in 1953 and '54, and the 
> front 
> > grille and 235 horsepower upgrade in 1954. I wish, though, they had > 
> offered 
> > AC in '52. It's hot in S. Florida. 
> > Michael A. 
> >  
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris 
> Hawkins 
> > Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 1:43 PM 
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > Subject: Re: IML: 1952 vs 1953 
> >  
> > In 1953, Imperial seemed to start taking Cadillac 
> > seriously. Compared to 1952 the 53 model appears 
> > longer, sleeker, and more luxurious. The interior is 
> > vastly upgraded, too. Additionally, in later 1953, 
> > Powerflite automation transmission was introduced 
> > replacing the old Klunk-O-Matic. The industry's best 
> > A/C system was introduced about the same time. The 
> > Ebay '53 has both features, making it as highly 
> > desireable as a '53 can be. Plus, it is a pristine 
> > car. It definitely gets my vote. 
> >  
> > Chris H. 
> >  
> >  
> >  
> >  
> >  
> > --- Timothy Hulse <t.hulse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> >  
> > > Hey everyone, 
> > > I was on ebay and seen the 52 Imperial and the 53 
> > > Imperial. Why is the 53 so much and the 52 with 
> > > 10,000 original miles, original everything not 
> > > bidding as well. There are no hits on the 52. Is it 
> > > because everyone is bidding on the 53 and when they 
> > > dont get it they will go to the 52? 
> > >  
> > > Thanks 
> > > Tim 
> > > Bakersfield Ca 
> > > 1956 2-door Southampton 
> > >  
> >  
> >  
> >  
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